ACT at Rutgers
The Addiction Counselor Training Certificate Program - ACT
- The ACT program, the only one of its kind in the state, offers all the education hours and many of the supervised work hours required for the LCADC.
- The ACT application process is competitive, and only those best-prepared applicants will be accepted.
- Students completing all the requirements will receive a scholarship between $3500 and $5500
- The upcoming application periods are March 1-30 for classes beginning this summer, and May 15 - June 15 for classes beginning in fall.
In summary, the ACT Program, funded by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, provides:
- All required education hours for the LCADC in a 6-course curriculum approved by the state
- Convenient hybrid course format that reduced in-class hours
- All the required supervised field hours in a DMHAS-approved treatment organization
- Preparation for the LCADC application process and the licensing exams
- Individualized advising while enrolled in the program
- Supervision and mentorship from dual-credential clinicians
- Student stipends/ scholarships between $3500 and $5500 for program completion
Now accepting applications -
May 15-June 15!
If you are a student currently enrolled in clinical masters or doctoral program, or a clinician who has already earned a masters or doctoral degree, you are welcome to apply.
Please take a moment to review our FAQ to determine if ACT is a good match for your needs. If you qualify and wish to apply, please click on the here to begin your application.
If you have questions, please contact Heidi Rodrick, LCSW, LCADC, at
ACT@ssw.rutgers.edu.